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The following thread is a culmination of posts and threads from many forum members including Semlin, Tucker, Mabrodis and others. I have supplemented their great write-ups with pictures from my own Front Axle job, Beno and others. I also used the FSM to fill in the blanks. I STRONGLY recommend you buy a Factory Service Manual (FSM) for your rig before you start this job.
Make sure you save the nuts, bolts and cone washers from the disassembly. As I took it apart, I placed these parts in little bags and used a Sharp to mark where they go.
First Suggested Tools and supplies:
Items to start with:
1/2" Ratchet
1/2" 18" breaker bar (or pipe to extend ratchet, might not need this)
1/2" 3" extension
1/2" 17mm socket
1/2" 14mm socket (3/8" would work too, for spindle bolts, which were really tight)
3/8" Ratchet
3/8" 6-8" extension (used only for a beating tool, don't use a good one)
3/8" 3" extension
3/8" 12mm socket
1/4" Ratchet
1/4" 10mm socket
Snapring pliers
54mm hubnut socket (probably 3/4" drive, so 1/2"->3/4" drive adapter maybe)
Small pipe-wrench (10" one, look below for picture of use)
Heavy hammer, something solid, 2+lb maul or something.
Good slot screwdriver.
Brass Drift
4+ rolls of paper towels.
Large trashcan with bag liner.
Two oil drain pans to catch grease (1 for each side).
Several pieces of cardboard to spread parts out on.
4 cans of Brake Cleaner
1/2 gallon gas (any type, diesel would work too).
Tupperware-type container with snap on lid to soak bearings in (not to be used in kitchen again!)
Gear Oil for Front Diff
MolyGrease for Birfs and Knuckle
Grease for Bearings (I used Mobl 1 Synth Red Stuff)
Front axle rebuild kit from Cruiser Dan (Seals, Gaskets, trunnion bearings, etc.)
Potentially Front Rotors and 100 Series Front Brake Pads. Great Time to do Front Brake Job as there is ony a few bolts difference.
Note:lots of folks recommend having the front diff locked if you have that option before removing the axle. makes it easier to re-install
This write up assumes you do not pull the tie rods and leave it with original preload. Troy added what he did for the tie rods and you can either go to post#45 of this thread or click Here
The first pic is of the parts kit from Toyota (CDan) along with Rotors and pads to do the brake job. FSM Sold separately, but a great thing to have.
The Second pictorial of what you are looking at
The following thread is a culmination of posts and threads from many forum members including Semlin, Tucker, Mabrodis and others. I have supplemented their great write-ups with pictures from my own Front Axle job, Beno and others. I also used the FSM to fill in the blanks. I STRONGLY recommend you buy a Factory Service Manual (FSM) for your rig before you start this job.
Make sure you save the nuts, bolts and cone washers from the disassembly. As I took it apart, I placed these parts in little bags and used a Sharp to mark where they go.
First Suggested Tools and supplies:
Items to start with:
1/2" Ratchet
1/2" 18" breaker bar (or pipe to extend ratchet, might not need this)
1/2" 3" extension
1/2" 17mm socket
1/2" 14mm socket (3/8" would work too, for spindle bolts, which were really tight)
3/8" Ratchet
3/8" 6-8" extension (used only for a beating tool, don't use a good one)
3/8" 3" extension
3/8" 12mm socket
1/4" Ratchet
1/4" 10mm socket
Snapring pliers
54mm hubnut socket (probably 3/4" drive, so 1/2"->3/4" drive adapter maybe)
Small pipe-wrench (10" one, look below for picture of use)
Heavy hammer, something solid, 2+lb maul or something.
Good slot screwdriver.
Brass Drift
4+ rolls of paper towels.
Large trashcan with bag liner.
Two oil drain pans to catch grease (1 for each side).
Several pieces of cardboard to spread parts out on.
4 cans of Brake Cleaner
1/2 gallon gas (any type, diesel would work too).
cruiserdan said:Gasoline is very dangerous when used as a solvent. I respectfully suggest you strike your recommendation that it be used in this manner or at least disclaim it so some dumb bastard doesn't go up in smoke. I would recommend stoddard solvent instead.
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Tupperware-type container with snap on lid to soak bearings in (not to be used in kitchen again!)
Gear Oil for Front Diff
MolyGrease for Birfs and Knuckle
Grease for Bearings (I used Mobl 1 Synth Red Stuff)
Front axle rebuild kit from Cruiser Dan (Seals, Gaskets, trunnion bearings, etc.)
Potentially Front Rotors and 100 Series Front Brake Pads. Great Time to do Front Brake Job as there is ony a few bolts difference.
Note:lots of folks recommend having the front diff locked if you have that option before removing the axle. makes it easier to re-install
This write up assumes you do not pull the tie rods and leave it with original preload. Troy added what he did for the tie rods and you can either go to post#45 of this thread or click Here
The first pic is of the parts kit from Toyota (CDan) along with Rotors and pads to do the brake job. FSM Sold separately, but a great thing to have.
The Second pictorial of what you are looking at
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